The Importance Of Physical Education

Register to read the introduction… Schools should make it a rule that students K-12 must take and pass a physical education class every year until high school graduation. Passing the physical education class also means they must obtain a C or higher. Any grade under a C should be considered failing for physical education classes. Having students taking physical education courses more seriously will help teach children, even at a young age, the correct ways to exercise and the advantages of staying fit and healthy. These physical education classes should not only teach children how to play new and intense sports, but also how to lift weights and use common gym equipment. If students do not participate or do not meet the standards of physical education classes, the students should then be disciplined for doing such. The final step to lowering childhood obesity is to have all schools in the United States offer health education …show more content…
Studies have shown “that children who are physically active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom, and that daily physical education does not adversely affect academic performance” (Trost). Having children eat healthy and exercise correctly will not only benefit them health wise, but academically. Teaching children how to be healthy and stay healthy is one of the most important lessons that they will ever learn in their life; it will be useful to them throughout their entire life. School systems throughout the nation taking physical education courses and health courses more seriously is crucial to a child’s life style and learning the difference between right and wrong. Schools should ban sugary and high processed foods, take physical education more seriously, and have health classes teach correct eating